Actress Kylie Padilla has finally broken her silence following AJ Raval’s headline-making confession that she has five children—three of whom are with Kylie’s ex-husband, actor Aljur Abrenica. The revelation came during Raval’s guest appearance on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda, where she decided to address long-standing rumors about her private life.
During the emotional interview, AJ Raval confirmed that she is a mother of five. She named her children Ariana, Aaron, Aikina, Junior, and Abraham, with the last three being her children with Abrenica. Raval said she chose this moment to speak her truth to finally find peace and to give her kids the freedom to live without secrecy. “Gusto ko na pong matapos and gusto ko ng magkaroon ng freedom yung mga kids,” she said, adding that her priority has always been their well-being.
The actress also spoke about the positive relationship among her children and Abrenica’s sons with Padilla—Alas Joaquin and Axl Romeo. Raval shared that the kids have formed a bond despite their blended family setup. “Naglalaro po sila lagi and yung panganay ni Aljur, si Alas, very responsible sa mga bunso,” she said, praising Alas for being a caring kuya to his younger siblings.
Shortly after the interview aired, Kylie Padilla took to social media to share her composed yet heartfelt reaction. In her post, she wrote: “Ito ang comment ko para matapos na. Matagal ko na pong alam pero syempre inuna namin ang kapakanan ng mga bata. Sobrang close sila at yun ang pinaka importante. Happy to know na di na kailangan magtago. Proud of you. Peace all around. Sana matapos na drama.”
Her response was met with praise from fans who admired her maturity and grace amid the situation. Many lauded Padilla for focusing on the children’s welfare and maintaining a peaceful co-parenting dynamic.
Industry insiders noted that both actresses handled the issue with emotional intelligence, proving that respect and understanding can exist even in unconventional family structures. With Raval’s revelation and Padilla’s calm response, both women appear ready to move forward—prioritizing healing, privacy, and the happiness of their children.